Hulk Hogan felt 'embarrassed' and 'weak' days before WWE star's death
Hulk Hogan felt "weak" and "embarrassed" shortly before he passed away, a friend has shared. The wrestling icon died from a heart attack on 24 July, aged 71, and his close mate Eric Bischoff has now revealed details of his final meeting with Hogan, who was 'embarrassed' to be seen by his pal.
Speaking on the 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff podcast, he said: "I could tell he was weak. He sounded tired. [Hogan] said, 'I really want to see you, but I'm kind of embarrassed for you to see me this way because I've been pretty sick.' When I look at you, I don't see the same thing you see when you look in the mirror, so f*** that, I'll be down Monday."
Despite his health battles, Hogan's personality still shone through in their chats. Eric shared: "It was work for him to have a conversation, but he was the same guy."
Earlier this week, Brooke Hogan took to social media to pay tribute to her dad and reflect on their turbulent relationship.
The 37-year-old star wrote on Instagram: "When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him. I felt it before the news even reached us.
"I know he's at peace now, out of pain, and in a place as beautiful as he imagined. He used to speak about this moment with such wonder and hope. Like meeting God was the greatest championship he'd ever have."
The upload showed a sweet reel of images of the pair with Stevie Nicks' Crystal playing over the top.
Brooke also used her post to "clear a few things up" regarding their estrangement. The reality star wrote: "It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear, know, or understand.
"My father was confiding in me about issues weighing on his heart, both personal and business. I offered to be a life raft in whatever capacity he needed. I told him he had my support. I begged him to rest, to take care of himself."
Brooke and her spouse, Steven Olesky, had actually relocated nearer to the wrestling legend as he struggled with health issues.
She explained: "We had been through almost 25 surgeries together, and then all of a sudden he didn't want me at surgeries...everything started getting covered in a thick veil. It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn't get through. (sic)".
The post comes just months after Brooke revealed that she was estranged from her father, as well as her mother Linda.
On March 26, Brooke's mum Linda shared a heartfelt Instagram story that revealed her daughter cutting ties with her eight years before. She claimed that ex-husband Hulk caused the family feud, however Brooke hit back and revealed more about the family drama.
"I have completely separate reasons for going no contact with each of my parents. No contact with my Mom has nothing to do with my Dad, and no contact with my Father has nothing to do with my Mother," she wrote.
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